Jim Feist - Maryland vs Florida

NCAA Sweet 16 Game of the Year - Thursday

Handicapper
Jim Feist
League
NCAAB
Competition
Maryland vs Florida
Release Date
03/26/2025 02:09 PM
Event Date
03/27/2025 07:39 PM
Bet Type
Point Spread
Pick
Florida -5.5 (-115) (DraftKings)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's Sweet 16 features the No. 1 seed Florida Gators and the No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:39 p.m. ET, with television coverage on TBS. Florida enters the game with a 32-4 record, showcasing a potent offense that ranks third nationally in scoring. The Gators are led by All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr., who has made a three-pointer in 57 consecutive games, setting a program record. In the NCAA Tournament, Florida has demonstrated resilience and depth, notably defeating the defending national champions in the previous round. Maryland holds a 27-8 record, surpassing preseason expectations that projected them to finish 10th in the Big Ten. The Terrapins have displayed balanced play throughout the season, with significant contributions from freshman standout Derik Queen, who secured a game-winning buzzer-beater against Colorado State to advance to the Sweet 16. The battle between Florida's high-scoring offense and Maryland's disciplined defense will be pivotal. The Gators' ability to maintain their offensive efficiency against the Terrapins' defensive schemes could determine the game's outcome. Florida has all the weapons to make the championship game and I see them scoring a lot of points here today. I'm taking the Florida Gators as my Sweet 16 Game of the Year.

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